District 26-M2 Newsletters
Message from the District Governor Michelle
Hello Lions & Friends!
I have been enjoying traveling the district, visiting clubs at their fundraising events and governor visits. Fun and generous giving is what serving is all about. As we continue to support Our Communities and other Communities that are in need at this time, share with everyone and let them know the good things that us Lions do. Don’t just advertise your functions to raise money, we need to share what we support with those funds. Brag on yourselves just a little, because that opens the hearts of others to belong to an organization that not only has fun, but also serves & gives.
I want to welcome all Our New Lions! We are happy you joined us to share your passions and help us grow! Share your excitement and ask others to join, as we no longer want to be the world’s best kept secret.
If your club hasn’t already, please make sure that you send in your Club visit form as I am excited to visit you and your club. The zone chairs are organizing some real fun zone gatherings, so please come check them out. You don’t have to be an officer of a club, as everyone is invited. They are fun relaxed gatherings full of all sorts of information, as I will be there to learn and have fun as well.
Please put District Convention on your calendar – March 21-23, 2025, Double Tree Westport, Friday Night Hospitality (Get a Booth) with fun games, drawings, 50/50’s, food, Saturday Informational, Luncheon in the Dark, Banquet and awards, Sunday Memorial Service. State Convention will be at the Double Tree Westport also May 2-4, 2025, Hope to see you at one or both!
Hope to see you before, but if not please join me at the next Cabinet Meeting, Monday, December 2nd, at the Eureka Elks Lodge, 19 W. 1st Street, Eureka, MO 63025,
6:30pm, 7:00pm meal.
Stay well, travel safe, and smile a little more!!
Reigniting Passions!
Lion Michelle Foster
District Governor
Message from 1st Vice District Governor Wally
Fellow Lions,
This is the time of year when there are many changes. The weather turns cooler and many trees will take on a colorful coat of leaves. One thing that should never change is our comment to serving our community.
Many words have be written and spoken about increasing our membership and increase the number of clubs within our district. These goals are hard but not unreasonable. We must get the word out that we are here. Several times in the post year I have had people, with surprise in their voice, “Lions” are still around?
We hold and work event to help provide services to the community but how many of the people attending these events know why we do it. Sometimes not what we do but why we do it is a well kept secret. There are reasons why we do the things we do, and the public needs to know (OMG transparency not to be avoided).
It has been said that there are many tool available to our clubs to help increase membership and service to the community. We only need to ask what and where they can be found.
Remember! One Planet, One People. WE SERVE!
Lion Wallace Brumfield,
1st Vice District Governor
Message from 2nd Vice District Governor - Jeff Rackovan
Hello Lions of 26-M2!!!
We are well into the Lionistic year!
I am so excited to be a part of the greatest Lions District in our multiple! We have many things happening! The Momentum we are experiencing is amazing! To see all of the events and service opportunities, Governor visits is quite refreshing. As we move ahead with our service to our communities and organizations that we support, we are making a difference to those in need.
Just a short note to say Thank You for your service.
To Make a difference, we need to Continue to “Be the Difference”. Continue to follow District Governor Lion Michelle’s Slogan to Ignite your passions to serve!
Be the Difference
Lion Jeff Rackovan,
2nd Vice District Governor
Deadline for the next issue of The Lions That Roar is December 12, 2024.
Now is the time to for you to get an article in spotlighting your club or a special event. Do you have a “Did You Know” article? Pictures will be used
whenever possible. Do you want to share why you became a Lion? Maybe you can inspire others.
Please send to the Editor Lion Dave Kinkade at editor@lions26m2.org.
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, the District 26-M2 “The Lions That Roar” newsletter is published bimonthly.
Following is the “ROAR” schedule for the
Lion year of 2024 – 2025.
Unless otherwise noted above, please send articles for
publication by the 12th of the month of publication.
December 2024
February 2025
April 2025
June 2025